Papadum, also known as papad, is a thin, crisp disc-shaped Indian snack made from lentil, chickpea, or rice flour. In other parts of the world, it is referred to using different names such as poppadom, appadam, or papar. Popadum is a Tamil term, appadam is a Telugu word, while papar is a Hindi word. Other synonyms for papadum include pappad, pappadam, and papari. Regardless of its name, papadum is a staple in South Indian cuisine, served as an accompaniment to meals or as a standalone snack. Regardless of what you call it, the delicious flavors of papadum are sure to delight your taste buds.